Wisconsin radio broadcaster Jim Irwin was known for his long tenure as the radio voice of the Green Bay Packers, but the legendary voice also called some great moments for the Cardinal and White. Here's a pair of great memories with Jim on the call. First is Wisconsin topping Magic Johnson's Michigan State squad with a last second heave in 1979, and then the Badgers knocking off the top-ranked Michigan Wolverines at Camp Randall in 1981.
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Wes, who I know ... Wes, who I know from Bridgeport, CT., is a contemporary of mine, and the greatest high-school player I ever saw. At Harding High, he shared the backcourt at times with John Bagley, who played @ BC, & went on to a long NBA career. We in Connecticut were out of the loop about Wes outside of a few stories here and there. Wish I could see more footage, I saw Matthews as a kid and as a man in the NBA...but not? @ Wisconsin.
He was an ... He was an unbelievable announcer?
I was standing ... I was standing behind the basket when? Wes hit that shot! Unbelievable, love to hear Jim's call. Brings back memories.
So was I!? I've had ... So was I!? I've had season tickets since 1964 and that has to be one of the greatest games I've ever seen! Great to hear Jim Irwin's call. RIP Jim.
Thanks? so much for ... Thanks? so much for this! And please include more, like the bounce pass for example.
In the stands at ... In the stands at the Field House for that? BIG shot!!
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